By Steve Patterson

    Coach Bollman also had good things to say about Bryant Browning, a Cleveland Glenville product who could start at the right tackle position this fall. “The best thing I see out of Bryant is a little steady improvement each day. He does something, one aspect of the game, a little better every day. That is the most pleasing thing to me. He is continuing to build his repertoire and that is what you want.”

    Starting left tackle Alex Boone felt the JB Shugarts was progressing nicely in practice this spring. “I have seen a lot out of J.B. Coach Bollman is so smart when he teaches our guys and it can be difficult to keep up. So far, he is keeping up really well and has done a great job.” Of course Shugarts is the third candidate for the right tackle position. Will be interesting to see who performs better on Saturday at the position, Bryant Browning of JB Shugarts.

    All three of the freshman offensive lineman came in early this year to get a jump on starting positions in the future. “They are doing a great job. (Mike) Brewster is learning each day and doing a great job; J.B. (Shugarts) is doing a really good job. They just have to keep it up and we will see what happens.” Boone said about two of the three freshmen. The third, Mike Adams, went out with a twisted shoulder and had surgery during the early portion of spring ball. He should be ready to go when fall camp arrives in August.

    Boone expounded on what it takes to play as a true freshman on the offensive line. “At this level it is not just about knowing your assignments. You are playing with guys who are older than you and have been at this level; it is not high school anymore. At this stage everyone is amazing. They have to put their pads on and learn to hit and get hit and take the pain.”